Senior Estimator

Palmer Electric is Central Florida’s leader in Electrical Services with the experience to provide innovative approaches and solutions for all electrical needs. Palmer Electric delivers value, innovation, and safety to every project.

About the role

The Senior Electrical Service Estimator will prepare accurate and competitive estimates for residential and light commercial electrical service projects. This role involves developing detailed scopes of work, preparing material and labor estimates, and communicating with customers throughout the estimating and approval process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, scope, and bid residential and commercial electrical projects, including service upgrades, remodels, renovations, retail build-outs, and select ground-up construction.
• Meet with customers, perform site evaluations, and develop scopes of work.
• Prepare accurate labor, material, and subcontractor estimates.
• Build proposals and coordinate vendor pricing.
• Partner and collaborate with customers, project managers, and field leadership to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Facilitate and support project handoff and provide estimate clarification as needed.
• Ensure estimates comply with NEC requirements, local codes, and company standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of electrical contracting industry experience, including hands-on field experience.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in residential and commercial service work.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of NEC requirements, local codes, and industry safety standards.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced service environment with varying project scopes and timelines.
• High-end customer service orientation along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly proficient with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, or similar electrical estimating platforms.
• Must reside in the Central Florida area.

Benefits

• Generous base salary
• PTO and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short/long-term disability and life insurance
• Company vehicle with gas card